A Writer's Glossary (Part Two)

Find definitions from H to P... ~~~~~~~~~~~ Hcontemporary Romance are less. Spy thrillers,
~~~~~~~~~~~ Haiku -historical, and generation books are often 80,000
A three line, seventeen syllable poem, usuallyto 100,000 words. Novella -
about nature. Hardcover -Fiction that is more than 7,500 and less than
Hard cloth over cardboard bound book that40,000 words but can vary with genre.
includes a paper dust jacket. Historical Fiction -Novelization -
Fiction of any genre set in the past. Home page -Usually a paperback that is made from the script
First page of a document from the World Wideof a movie. Also called a movie 'tie-in'. Nut graf -
Web. Hypertext -A journalism term for the paragraph that contains
Words in an electronic document that are linkedthe point of the story. ~~~~~~~~~~~ O
to illustrations or other text, such as a related~~~~~~~~~~~ On Acceptance -
document or a definition. ~~~~~~~~~~~ IPayment is given to the author when the editor
~~~~~~~~~~~ Institutional Sales -accepts the article. On Spec -
Trade and mass market books that are sold toWhen you write an article based on an editor's
libraries and schools. Interactive Fiction -expressed interest in your idea. But since the
Features multiple plots and endings. The readereditor has not assigned the piece to you, she is
determines the structure of the story byunder no obligation to accept your final work. One
choosing from different alternatives at the end ofTime Rights -
each chapter. Invasion of Privacy -The publication buys the nonexclusive rights to
Writing about someone without their consent,publish the piece once. The author can sell the
even if it's true. ~~~~~~~~~~~ Ksame article to other publications simultaneously.
~~~~~~~~~~~ Kicker -On Publication -
Used in journalism for a short and snappy ending.Payment is given when the piece is published.
Kill Fee -One-shot feature -
The amount of money a publication pays to aA single feature article for a syndicate to sell. The
writer when an article they were assigned toopposite of regular columns or article series.
write has been canceled. The amount is usuallyOutline -
determined with the initial contract and variesA writer's own guide for their play or novel.
depending upon factors like: the publisher'sOver-the-transom -
guidelines; the length of the article; and the timeThe submission of unsolicited material by a
spent researching the piece. ~~~~~~~~~~~ Lfreelance writer. Overview -
~~~~~~~~~~~ Lead Time -The description of the nonfiction book or novel to
The time between getting the article or querya publisher is a couple of pages. ~~~~~~~~~~~
and publishing the article. This is very importantP ~~~~~~~~~~~ Package Sale -
for seasonal stories and articles. Lede -An editor pays for photos and a manuscript as a
A journalism term for the beginning of a story.'package' with one check. Page rate -
List Royalty -When a magazine pays at a fixed rate per
The amount paid based on a percentage of apublished page, instead of per word. Parallel
book's retail or 'list' price. Literary Fiction -submission -
A general category for nonformulaic, intellingent,Several different articles are written from one
and serious fiction. Little/Literary -unit of research to send to similar magazines. This
A small publication created with the primary goalisn't a simultaneous or multiple submission because
of providing literary writers a place to publish theirit isn't the same article. Parody -
work as opposed to making a profit. This type ofThe imitation of a work for the purpose of
publication generally has a low circulation and offermaking fun or ridiculing the work. Payment on
little or no pay, although writers may beAcceptance -
compensated with contributors' copies (freeThe writer receives payment as soon as her
copies of the issue in which their work waswork is accepted by the editor. Payment on
published). Logline -Publication -
One sentence description of a TV or screen play.The writer receives payment when her work is
~~~~~~~~~~~ M ~~~~~~~~~~~ Magalog -published. PB -
A mail order catalog that includes how-to articlesPicture Book. Pen Name -
about the items for sale. Mainstream Fiction -A name that is not the writer's legal name. When
Uses more depth with background,a writer wants to remain anonymous, her work is
characterization, etc., than genre novels whichpublished using a pen name. Permissions -
tend to be more narrowly focused. Manuscript -A fee paid by anyone who wants to reprint part
A writers document of screenplay, nonfictionof your book for various uses such as: another
book or novel. Markets -writer using more than 50 words from your book
Writers markets for publishing poems, articles,in a published article, teachers reproducing all or
short stories or books. Market Research -part of your story for class use (often the
Uusually for nonfiction books to show a publisherpublisher will allow teachers to use the material for
there is a need for the proposed book. Massfree). The publisher handles permissions for the
Market Publishers -author and usually splits the proceeds 50/50.
Publishers the produce paperback booksPersonal Essay -
inexpensively, in large quantities, titles fit currentUsually about the writer's life and written in the
market needs, sell high volume in a short amountfirst person. Photo feature -
of time. Memoir -The emphasis of the feature is on the
A narrative of a writer's (or fictional narrator's)photographs instead of the written material. Pica -
family history or personal background. Meter -Printer's measure of type = 12 points, used to
The regular patterns of stressed and unstressedmeasure columns and photos. Plagiarism -
syllables in poetry. Midlist -Using the words and ideas of another writer as
These are mainstream books by unknown oryour own. POD -
new writers that are expected to have onlyPrint on Demand, publishing a book or books as
limited sales. Monograph -they are demanded by the publisher. Point of
A scholarly study that is documented and detailedView -
about a single subject. Multiple Submissions -First person, second person(you), or third person.
Sending more than one piece of work at a time.Potboiler -
(Submissions made this way are usually fillers,Quick projects to bring in money or 'keep the pot
greeting cards, poetry etc....) ~~~~~~~~~~~ Nboiling' with little effort or time involve, such as
~~~~~~~~~~~ Net Price -stories, short articles, how-to tips, or fillers like
Sometimes called "wholesale price." This is theanecdotes. POV -
money the publisher receives from each bookPoint of view. Proof reading -
sale after discounts are given to buyers or bookThorough reading and correction of a manuscript's
stores. Some publishers base the royalty paid totypographical errors. Proposal -
the illustrator or author on net price. Net royalty -A summary of a proposed book, usually nonfiction
A royalty payment based on the amount athat includes articles you have written (particularly
publisher receives from the sale of a book afteron the proposed topic), 2-3 sample chapters,
returns, special sales discounts, and bookseller'schapter-by-chapter outline, author information,
discounts. New Age -marketing information, one page overview of the
This used to be a 'fringe' topic that included occultmanuscript and a cover letter. Prose Poem -
and UFO phenomenon. Now, it includes generalAn open form poem whose long lines seem like
topics such as health, religion, or psychology, butprose. Prospectus -
emphasizes the alternative, spiritual, or mysticalA description of an article or a book that is usually
aspects. Newbie -about a page long. Public Domain -
A new writer. Novel -Work that has never been copyrighted (or work
A fiction book for authors that is usually 40,000that has had its copyright expire).
to 60,000 words, Young Adults and